Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
meadows, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Ivory, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fibre
Other Uses
-
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
Common Name
Silver Thyme, Thyme
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Needle Grass
In German
Hortensie
Nadel- Gras
In French
Hortensia
aiguille Herbe
In Spanish
Hortensia
Hierba de aguja
In Greek
υδραγεία
βελόνα Grass
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
agulha Relva
In Polish
Hortensja
igła do trawy
In Latin
Hibiscus
acus Grass
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Silver Thyme and Needle Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Thyme and Needle Grass? We provide you with everything About Silver Thyme and Needle Grass. Silver Thyme doesn't have thorns and Needle Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Thyme does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Thyme has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Needle Grass has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Silver Thyme and Needle Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Thyme and Needle Grass
Season and care of Silver Thyme and Needle Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Thyme and Needle Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Needle Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Thyme and Needle Grass Physical Information
Silver Thyme and Needle Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Silver Thyme and Needle Grass are as follows:
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
- Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Silver Thyme and Needle Grass
Care of Silver Thyme and Needle Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Needle Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Thyme needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Needle Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.